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The Arms of the Ocean (feat Alec Dalglish)

by Rachel Walker

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During the Highland Clearances, over 400,000 people from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland were forcefully evicted from their homes, with no choice but to emigrate. Living in unimaginable conditions during their passage to their new countries, it is estimated that up to 30% of those that left died en route.

In 2015, the world focused on the plight of Syrian refugees, fleeing from their war-torn country, when in the space of a week, over 900 immigrants drowned while making the crossing to Europe in search of safe homes for their families. Images in the media were heartbreaking, and provided the inspiration for this song.

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A mhuir, a mhuir, thar chuan thar chuan
Uisge dubh domhainn eadar mise s mo luaidh
A mhuir a mhuir, thar chan that chuan
Gu socair do ghlaodh rium gach oidhch' na mo shuain

Breakers roll in as I long for the sound
Of the wind gently singing your name on the sand
But the white crested wave tops say nothing at all
And cold the bitter rain falls

If the arms of the ocean could carry my love
Oh I’d sing it for you
And if the breath of the north wind could carry enough
Oh I’d sing it to you

Breakers roll in as I search for a sign
Of your face in the memories of terrified eyes
But the white crested wave tops say nothing at all
And cold the bitter rain falls

Lay me down gently and let me fall deep
Oh and sound will I sleep
Lay down my head on the silver sea bed
Oh and long will I sleep

Breakers roll in as I long for the sound
Of the wind gently singing your name on the sand
But the white crested wave tops say nothing at all
And cold the bitter rain falls

Translation of Gaelic section

The ocean, across the sea, cold black water between my love and I
The ocean, across the sea, gently calling to me each night as I sleep

credits

released October 5, 2020
• Rachel Walker – Vocals & Piano
• Alec Dalglish – Vocals & Guitar
• Angus Tikka – Bass Guitar
• Rory Grindlay – Drums

Recorded and mixed at Gorbals Sound by Kevin Burleigh

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Rachel Walker Scotland, UK

Rachel Walker is an award winning Gaelic singer and Songwriter based in the West Highlands of Scotland. Her style is strongly harmonic, often using her voice as an added texture and emotive addition to recordings. Rachel is a member of Gaelic Song quartet Cruinn and often performs and records with Skipinnish. ... more

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